LONG BEACH, Calif. and
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America,
a global leader in printing technology, and CIT Direct Capital, the
national digital small business lending unit of CIT Group, today
announced a partnership to offer financing for commercial and
digital print customers. This partnership will allow CIT Direct
Capital to provide Epson dealers, channel partners, resellers, and
customers a primary source of financing through a single point of
contact. This will simplify Epson's financing process by
streamlining communication between equipment manufacturers, dealers
and funding sources, creating a more straightforward customer
experience.
The Imprinted Sportswear Show (ISS) Long Beach, the decorated apparel expo and
conference, marks the commencement of an Epson and CIT Direct
Capital leasing program. Both Epson (booth #1949) and CIT Direct
Capital (booth #2530) will be exhibiting at ISS Long Beach from
Jan. 19-21, 2018.
"CIT is pleased to provide Epson dealers with a single online
finance solution that enhances the customer experience," said
Mark Boyer, vice president of
business development, CIT Direct Capital. "By maximizing efficiency
and providing greater transparency on transactions, dealers can
focus more attention on their clients and business objectives."
The partnership allows Epson dealers the capability to provide a
uniform online finance option through CIT Direct Capital,
delivering better insight into the sales pipeline and increased
transparency on transactions. Financing through CIT Direct Capital
is a tech-enabled process, allowing customers to apply online in
minutes and often get approvals within seconds. This approach makes
it easy for customers to determine product availability and cash
flow, freeing them to focus on daily tasks and meeting client
needs.
"Epson strives to provide our customers with every avenue to
success and provide support on all aspects of the purchase, from
selecting the equipment, purchasing, maintenance, and warranty,"
said Mark Mathews, vice president,
Epson America, Inc. "Partnering with
CIT Direct Capital provides the ability for Epson to offer a
variety of acquisition methods to our customers, ensuring they can
select the method that best fits their financial and business
needs."
For more information on Epson and CIT Direct Capital financing
options, visit https://epsonamerica.directcapital.com/.
About CIT
Founded in 1908, CIT (NYSE: CIT) is a financial holding company
with approximately $50 billion in
assets as of Sept. 30, 2017. Its
principal bank subsidiary, CIT Bank, N.A., (Member FDIC, Equal
Housing Lender) has approximately $30
billion of deposits and more than $40
billion of assets. CIT provides financing, leasing, and
advisory services principally to middle-market companies and small
businesses across a wide variety of industries. It also offers
products and services to consumers through its Internet bank
franchise and a network of retail branches in Southern California, operating as OneWest
Bank, a division of CIT Bank, N.A. For more information
visit cit.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting
people, things and information with its original efficient, compact
and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet
printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart
glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is
focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations
in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko
Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 80,000
employees in 86 companies around the world, and is proud of its
contributions to the communities in which it operates and its
ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.
Epson America, Inc., based in
Long Beach, Calif., is Epson's
regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin
America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com.
You may also connect with Epson
America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter
(twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and
Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
Financing is provided by Direct Capital. Epson does not offer
direct financing options or services.
2018 CIT Group Inc. All rights reserved. CIT and Direct
Capital and their logos are registered trademarks of CIT Group Inc.
CIT Bank, N.A. is a subsidiary of CIT Group Inc. Direct Capital is
a Division of CIT Bank, N.A.
EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision
is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other
product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights
in these marks. Copyright 2018 Epson America, Inc.
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